In our practice, we've never found a pet joint formula like this - one that combines so many proven ingredients, with multiple functions, all in a single product. We couldn't find a formula like it, so we made it ourselves. And we made it in forms your dog WILL eat! Joint Care Premium Plus is the most complete - and most delectable - pet joint support product on the market.

You don't need to look any further if you're looking for the best dog glucosamine product. This formula not only includes the big 3: glucosamine, chondroitin, and mussel, it also contains at least 10 more ingredients shown to support cartilage, connective tissue, joint fluid, and proper function of the immune system. It works on multiple pathways to joint health the way no other joint support product can. It includes hyaluronic acid, an important component of joint fluid. Vitamins C & E, Quercetin, and Citrus Bioflavonoids combat free radicals. It also contains Yucca schidigera, Boswellia, and Bromelain to support proper immune system function within your dog's or cat's joints. Manganese and sulfur (MSM) supply mineral components of cartilage. Everything your pet's joints need - it's in this formula. Plus, you can choose from delicious chewy treats, tablets, or granules. Bacon flavored. Feel free to use this along with prescription medications like Rimadyl, or with our Omega-3 products. For dogs and cats.

Who needs Joint Care Premium Plus?
If you use Joint Care 3, or are looking for the absolute most powerful joint health support product on the market for your dog or cat, you'll love this new, improved formula, which contains additional ingredients that help work right down to the cellular level. Joint Care Premium Plus gives you our most advanced combination of ingredients and targets senior pets who have slowed down, pets recovering from hip or joint surgery, and pets who need a multi-faceted approach to healthy joints. It is for customers who trust the effectiveness of glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM for healthy joints, but also want beneficial ingredients not found in other formulas.

Joints are very complex living tissues, and their health is influenced by a number of factors. Joint Care Premium Plus, our top veterinarian-formulated product for your pet's joint support, provides the building blocks of cartilage and joint fluid, and supports your pet's joints through multiple pathways. Joint Care Premium Plus is the most advanced mix of key ingredients on the market.

How the key ingredients work:

Both glucosamine and chondroitin are building blocks of cartilage. Chondroitin also is necessary for the production of joint fluid which lubricates and protects the joints. Glucosamine and chondroitin work synergistically - increasing the effectiveness of each other.

Hyaluronic acid is another normal component of joint fluid, whose major activity is to provide the thickening of the joint fluid so it provides the best cushioning.

Mussel contains glucosamine and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the main components of cartilage and synovial fluid found in joints.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organic form of sulfur used for normal cartilage production.

Quercetin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, citrus bioflavonoids, and zinc are powerful antioxidants that aid in the support the body's normal immune defenses. Manganese is also an antioxidant and helps normal bone development and production of cartilage.

Zinc is necessary for the body's regulatory functions and works with enzymes necessary for cell health and metabolism.

Yucca schidigera, bromelain and boswellia support the normal regulation of the immune system, which affects joint health.

Directions: Give one chewable per 25 lbs of body weight. Give directly or can be crumbled. For dogs requiring more than one chewable, divide between morning and evening. Wash hands after handling product. May take 4-6 weeks to see results. After a response is seen, product amount may gradually be reduced by up to one-half to a maintenance level.

Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat, moisture, or light.

Warnings: For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets to avoid unwanted consumption. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.

Cautions: Administer after the animal has eaten to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal upsets. Use this product with caution in patients with a history of clotting disorders, diabetes, metabolic disorders associated with hyperglycemia, urinary tract stones, and allergy to shellfish. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been evaluated.

Directions: Give one tablet daily per 25 lbs; 1/2 tablet daily if less than 10 lbs. Give directly or can be crumbled. For dogs requiring more than one tablet, divide between morning and evening. Wash hands after handling product. May take 4-6 weeks to see results. After a response is seen, product amount may gradually be reduced by up to one-half to a maintenance level.

Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat, moisture, or light.

Warnings: For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets to avoid unwanted consumption. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.

Cautions: Administer after the animal has eaten to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal upsets. Use this product with caution in patients with a history of clotting disorders, diabetes, metabolic disorders associated with hyperglycemia, urinary tract stones, and allergy to shellfish. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been evaluated.

Directions: Give one tablet daily per 6 lbs of body weight. Give directly or can be crumbled. For dogs requiring more than one tablet, divide between morning and evening. Wash hands after handling product. May take 4-6 weeks to see results. After a response is seen, product amount may gradually be reduced by up to one-half to a maintenance level.

Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat, moisture, or light.

Warnings: For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets to avoid unwanted consumption. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.

Cautions: Administer after the animal has eaten to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal upsets. Use this product with caution in patients with a history of clotting disorders, diabetes, metabolic disorders associated with hyperglycemia, urinary tract stones, and allergy to shellfish. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been evaluated.

Directions: Give 1/2 scoop per 6 lbs of body weight. For dogs requiring more than 1/2 scoop, divide between morning and evening. Wash hands after handling product. May take 4-6 weeks to see results. After a response is seen, product amount may gradually be reduced by up to one-half to a maintenance level.

Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat, moisture, or light.

Warnings: For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets to avoid unwanted consumption. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.

Cautions: Administer after the animal has eaten to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal upsets. Use this product with caution in patients with a history of clotting disorders, diabetes, metabolic disorders associated with hyperglycemia, urinary tract stones, and allergy to shellfish. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been evaluated.

18.5 Years and Still Going Strong
My Boston Terrier is 18.5 yrs old and has arthritis and is loosing muscle mass in her back legs. Daisy has been on the product for the past 4 yrs and has improved her mobility. I ran out of the soft chews and was unable to get a new supply for 14 days and her mobility declined rapidly. Now she is back on the soft chews and both my Vet and I noticed the difference in her getting around and climbing steps with little effort. Terrific product.
July 24, 2015

unique product, easy and not outrageously expensive
This is by far the best product available for giving useful levels of glucosamine and msm, etc. The other products are either very expensive or really difficult to get a dog to ingest. It's a struggle to get a pill down my dog and she disliked the liquids so much that she would leave her dog food that was soaked (not a dog to leave even one kibble normally). The chewable pills were fine but so expensive and gone in no time. These she likes so much I can give as a treat. She is 14 W pretty bad arthritis that definitely is better w high levels of glucosamine and msm. And the big bucket lasts a long time, I love not having to constantly be ordering more.
July 24, 2015

Improved mobility!
Our 14 year old Queensland Heeler's mobility has improved greatly with with the Joint Care Premium Plus Soft Chewables. He was having difficulty climbing stairs and getting around, but with the chewables he has had a significant improvement in his mobility. Everyone has noticed his great improvement. Only wish we had started him on it sooner. Plus he looks forward to his "treats" at breakfast and dinner. Recommend highly for anyone who has an older dog with trouble with mobility.
July 22, 2015

Great product
My 6 pound yorkie has lux patella in one hind leg and this product has helped her alot,she is 6yrs old and often limped but only occasionally limps now,such as when she takes off fast as she can go chasing a squrriel ! It has really lessened her pain, I cut them into 4 peices and give her 1 and 1/2 per day, I do have to wrap in a piece of meat to get her to eat them though as she doesnt like the taste
July 21, 2015

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The senior dog food that I use, already has a little glucosamine and chondroitin in it, so I give my large dogs a half dose of the Joint Care Premium twice a day. Although my senior dogs are already taking a prescription arthritis medication, Joint Care noticeably reduces stiffness and limping. It is worth the extra expense to see my older dogs playing like pups again, so I stock up when Joint Care Chews go on sale. It is worth a try!

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I also have a large English Mastiff. I order the large tub and it lasts a long time. I just break up the soft nuggets 1 and 1/2 in his morning feed and he doesn't even know he is taking it. So my answer would be, it works excellent on all Large Breeds.

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Thank you for your question. At this time we do not have a Joint Care product specifically formulated for large breed dogs however this product may be given to these dogs. The manufacturer recommends one chewable per 25 lbs of weight so a 210 lb dog would need to take eight a day. It is suggested to divide that amount between morning and evening.

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I have used the tablets for well over 5 years. We usually break the tablets in quarters and she eats them up with her food. I would think crushing them would work too if necessary. They are very easy to break in your hands.

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sure...you can mix these in other foods - they are very soft and can be cut or mashed - but try them alone - the dogs love the flavor - I put my dog's in the bottom of her dish and her regular food on top - that way she has some food in her stomach before the chews release their ingredients - have never had any stomach or other problems with this method.

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If this is the only way you can get your Best Friend to eat it... GO FOR IT! Only two of my Papillons will eat these "as is." Lucky for them, I've always called shredded cheese, "Medicine." When I say the word... Everyone goes NUTS! When they actually need medication, they are completely oblivious they're taking it! :)

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I always give Joint Care tablets or chews in my dog's food. All of my dogs have loved the chews, but a couple of them would spit out the tablet form, so I crushed the tabs and mixed them with a little canned food or meat baby food.

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Thank you for your question. Directions: Give one chewable per 25 lbs of body weight. Give directly or can be crumbled. For dogs requiring more than one chewable, divide between morning and evening. Administer after the animal has eaten to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal upsets.

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I took this product to my vet to see if there would be any negative interactions with other medications that my dog is on. My vet approved it but it's always better to have your own vet determine any interactions with the specific meds that your dog is taking.

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My dog has taken joint care premium while on various meds. She also has had a couple serious bouts of pancreatitis and was able to handle it without a problem. My dog is 15 and I think the joint care has really helped her mobility which actually has helped her feeling better quicker.

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You should definately ask your vet, if your dog is on medications or has medical problems or dietary restrictions. I have never had issues giving Joint Care with various medications, but every case is different.

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Thank you for your question. Whenever considering a new medication or supplement for your pet, we recommend first consulting with your veterinarian. Your veterinarian knows your pet’s specific needs and medical conditions, so he/she can counsel you on what would be appropriate for your pet.

In general, we do not expect a problem with giving Join Care Premium Plus with an antibiotic such as doxycycline or pain medications such as carprofen and gabapentin. However, we would recommend consulting with your veterinarian before starting a new product.

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My dog is 104 lbs so I give him two in the morning and two in the late afternoon so he has it in his system 24/7. He had Lyme Disease a few years ago and it was recommended that he take glucosemine chondroitin. He likes the chewables, he thinks that they are treats! Very easy for him to take and thus easy for me!

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That should be fine.My two Female Boxers weigh 60 lbs.each and they are given one chew with their morning meal and one with the evening meal and they have been on maintenance now for years.(they are 6 years old)I think it is best to give with a meal but it may not be necessary.You should see an improvement in your dog's flexibility and activity with the use of this product.Good Luck, Neurodog

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I have a 50 lb. 6-year-old dog who is not currently having any joint issues or stiffness, but now that she's a little older I would like to give her something as a supplement for joint health. What's the minimum effective dosage that I could give her just for preventative purposes? One chew a day, every other day, every week...?

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I have a five year old Vizsla. He is approximately 45 lbs, and I give him one Premium Care tablet each day. Because Vizsla's are high energy, he gets one tablet each day. During hunting season, he gets two tabs per day depending on how frequently he is in the field.

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Hi, I give my husky two tablets a day. One in morning, one in evening. He's 60 lbs. of course he's had knee surgery. I saw that the basic joint supplements require three tablets a day. So probably 1 to 1-1/2 a day for maintenance would be good? This is the premium stuff! Good luck!

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I'm not a Vet, but I think that even one Chewable daily, would be of some benefit. I give 2 daily, to my 75 lb senior dogs, and I can definately see the improvement in their mobility. I don't give the full recomended dose, because my dog food aready contains some joint supplements. Of course for best prevention, I would recommend the full dosage for your dog's weight. By the time you actually see stiffness, and limping, joint damage may have already occurred.

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Thank you for your interest in Drs. Foster and Smith. You would give one chewable per 25 lbs of body weight daily. Give directly or can be crumbled. For dogs requiring more than one chewable, divide between morning and evening. This is the suggested minimum amount.Lrb

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